House Republicans elected several new committee ranking members today, but the most important move was forcing disgraced Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) to give up his spot atop the Natural Resources Committee. As RedState reported earlier today, Republican Leader John Boehner informed Young that he would not support his candidacy, sealing his fate. It’s too bad Boehner didn’t take the same tough stance against earmark-addicted Rep. | Read More »

As has been widely reported on Redstate state today Republican Rep. Don Young (Alaska) has stepped down as Ranking Minority Member of the House Natural Resources Committee. This does not come as a huge shock for it was reported on Redstate yesterday that Republican Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (Ohio-8) was going to try and force him from the post. Republican Rep. David Camp (Michigan-4) | Read More »

UPDATE: The results are in! The House Republican Steering Committee gathers today on Capitol Hill to interview a slate of candidates for ranking member on several important committees. These members will shape the future of the party and the direction it’s headed in the 111th Congress. Although few people outside the beltway will be watching, there are four important races to follow: 1) Scandal-plagued Rep. | Read More »